Brewer, distiller, and retailer Adnams says it is continuing to explore a range of options to fund its future growth plans with the support of its advisors. A recent rebrand...
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Pinter secures Sunday Times Best Places to Work listing
Walthamstow-based brewing tech start-up Pinter has been recognised in the Sunday Times' Best Places to Work UK listing for 2024. Pinter allows consumers to make well-known...
Can disappointing on-trade sales be lifted this month?
On-trade drinks sales have fallen year on year for the fifth week in a row, CGA by NIQ’s Daily Drinks Tracker shows, but there are signs that May will be brighter. Average...
Opening a pub or bar? Here are the legal points you need to know
Dan Finn, corporate lawyer and head of the breweries and beverages team at Brabners, sets out some of the legal considerations for opening up a new hospitality site. The...
Concern at lack of progress in resolving business rates appeals
Property specialist Colliers says new figures reveal that the business rates appeal system — Check Challenge Appeal (CCA) — appears skewed against the ratepayer....
James Watt steps down as BrewDog CEO
James Watt, co-founder of BrewDog with Martin Dickie, is stepping down from the role of chief executive to become 'captain and co-founder'. The chief executive role will be...
Beer production levels rising, but costs are still biting
Average beer production volumes among independent breweries have risen 14% compared to 2023, returning to pre-pandemic levels for the first time in four years. Cask beer has...
Buxton brand remains ‘strong and relevant’ says management team
Buxton Brewery has confirmed that it is looking at all options to take the business forward, but says the brand remains strong and relevant. "A combination of low consumer...
Heineken aims to re-open 62 closed pubs by the end of 2024
Heineken UK is investing £39 million in upgrading and re-opening pubs in its Star Pubs’ estate in 2024, creating an estimated 1,075 jobs. The Ashford Arms, in...